Today the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Elizabeth, who died at the age of 24, was the wife of Louis IV of Thuringia, and mother of three. As a widow, she became a Franciscan tertiary, dedicated to the needs of the poor and the sick. Canonized only four years after her […]
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The Feast of Saint Margaret of Scotland
Today the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Margaret of Scotland. Margaret who died in 1093, originally came from Hungary and married King Malcolm III of Scotland. She was the mother of eight, and was known for her legendary love for the poor. She is the patroness of Scotland. Let us pray. O God, who […]
Continue ReadingLetter from Father Jerry: Location for Masses
As I am sure you have heard, on Tuesday, San Diego County SANK into the “PURPLE and MOST RESTRICTIVE TIER” of the COVID-19 classifications. What that means for us, as ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, is that indoor services are forbidden for at least 3-4 weeks, and all MASSES must be celebrated OUTDOORS! So, beginning this weekend […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
Today the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, who died in Chicago in 1917. Originally from Italy, she was the youngest of 13 children. She founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, and for 28 years, she labored here in the US and in South America, establishing some 67 institutions: schools, […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saint Josephat
Today the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Josephat. Born in Poland in the 17th century and raised Ukrainian Orthodox, Josephat was intent on joining the Ukrainian Church in Rome, which led to his murder in 1623. He was formally canonized a saint of the Eastern Rite in 1867. Let us pray. Stir up in […]
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